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With so many ecommerce platforms to choose from in the marketplace today, it can be overwhelming not only to choose who to partner with, but how to integrate your payment processing with your shopping cart. Shopify has become one of the most popular subscription-based programs that allows merchants to set up on online stores and […]

Do the terms interchange, flat-rate, tiered and cost-plus have your head spinning? If so, you are not alone. Even seasoned merchants who have been utilizing a merchant account for years may not have clarity on what their credit card processing rates actually equate to, or what rate structure makes the most sense for their business. […]

The term “chargeback” has a negative connotation throughout the credit card industry, and rightly so. Businesses that receive a high number of chargebacks are at risk of losing their ability to take credit cards, can rack up some hefty fines, and can gain an overall poor reputation. It is important for all businesses to become […]

Chargeback. The word is enough to send chills up the spine of any well-meaning merchant who is running a streamlined organization. As a business owner, you may be doing all you can to ensure that the customer is right. However, there are times when a customer cannot be appeased, and their credit card company gets […]

If you are a business owner, you have probably noticed that there are multiple merchant account types to choose from when looking to accept credit cards. You may be wondering how to choose the best option for your organization, especially if you are selling products through multiple platforms. Running CBD through an e-commerce? Check. Have […]

Roughly 70% of Americans carry a credit card wherever they go, which is why small businesses know that accepting card payments is an important part of maximizing their sales. Of course, small businesses have long been plagued by high processing fees, which cut into profits and leave owners in the surcharge vs convenience fee debate.  For the […]

If you are reading this article, it is probably no surprise to you that CBD sales and usage has seen exponential growth in the past few years. You may be a veteran who has had CBD products within your inventory for ages, or maybe you are a newbie looking to jump on the bandwagon and […]

Most business owners are aware that excessive chargebacks and fraud are frowned upon when running credit card transactions. However, what many business owners may not be aware of is that there are Visa dispute and fraud monitoring programs in place to mitigate risk from organizations that continually present with high levels of chargebacks or fraud. […]

You may have heard of the term “cashless ATM,” but it remains a mystery to you as to what this type of ATM really is. How can an ATM not have cash? Why would somebody need a cashless ATM if they already have an ATM machine on site? Or maybe one of your competitors offers […]

CBD (Cannabidiol) products are ubiquitous these days. Going to the salon to get a haircut? There are shelves of CBD infused shampoos and oils being touted to help with multiple ailments. Going to the corner store to grab a bottle of water? How about that CBD infused bottle placed inconspicuously next to the quart of […]